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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
Judge p. L. spooner.

The announcement of the death
of Judge Spooner, of Madison,
last Thursday, was surprise to
his friends in this community. He
was quite aged being in his 76 th.,
year. Was born at New Bedford,
Mass, January 18th 1871. He
came to Madison in 1850, where
he has since resided. He held
many positions Of trust and honor.
Judge Spooner was we'll known
throughout the state as an attor-
ney of great ability. Hon. Joseph
Wood of this city was an intimate
friend of his and held landed inter
ests with him in this county. He
often visited in Grand Rapids and
consequently was quite well known
here. A personal friend of Mr..
Spooner's, in Madison, pays de-
ceased deserved tribute, which
we would like to publish in full
but its too lengthy and we must
forbear. We clip the following
from it:
To sum it all up in few words
what more can be said Of any man,
in the way of praise, than that he
was Intellectually great, that he
was morally pure, that he spent a
long life in earnest devotion to a
noble profession, that hewas strict
ly honest in all his dealings, that
he answered every obligation, was
true to every honorable demand,
that he never did a mean act, nor
uttered an impure thought; that he
died full of years and left no
blemish upon his name, no stain
upon his memory? Can we say
too much in honor of such a man?
Everybody has a share in such
fame, for he has furnished an ex-
ample for the worlds lasting bene-
fit. Every body can rise up to do
him honor, and look in greatful
astonishment at the real greatness
Of such a man and the almost
marvellous purity Of his life. Now
that he is gone, | can but look at
Judge Spooners career, and see all
the virtues that adorned his almost
perfect character. While he lived,
I Thought not SO much Of these
things, but now they come upon
me like food Of sunshine, to
dignity and illustrate the real
grandeur of the man
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
"A BARGAIN.

A BIC CASH DEAL. Take advantage Of
it. For cash only we offer to the trade:
14lbs granulated sugar for S1.Q0
Ia lbs A. Sugar for 81 90
Is lbs C. Sugar for 81 90
5 lbs Good Jap Tea for $1.00
lbs Good Package Coffee for $1.00
25 Bars Centennial Soap for $1.00
% Bars Rabbits for ST 90
Arbuckles and McLaughlins Y X x X
coffee q cents per pound.
Fan Oleo % cts per pound
ID Good Baking Powder % cents.
Kerosene 156 test per gallon l23 cts
Apples per barrel $3.50
Try our California Dried Fruits.
Our stock of Canned Goods are fresh
and of the best quality.
We have just received q large stock
of Crockery, Glassware and Lamps,
which we are selling at living prices.
we make it a point when buying our
goods to get nothing bu t the best.
KRUGAR & PHILLEO.
Cash Grocers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
Council Proceedings.

Nov, 7th 1887. !
The common council met in regular
session with his honor, Geo. L. Williams
mayor in the chair.
Alderman present. Jacob Lutz, Fred
Closuit, Louis Schrader, Dave Hammer
an, I. c. st. Amour and f. Pomainville.
Minutes of the last special meeting
read and approved.
A communication from Mr.. F. Mac
Kinnon was read, recommending the
consideration in conjunction with the
city of Centralia, for the construction Of
a sidewalk on the south side of the
railroad bridge for the accommodation of
the pedestrian in that part Of the cities.
On motion the Mayor was instructed
to appoint a committee of two to act in
conjunction with such a committee from
Centralia, and learn what could be done
in the premises. The Mayor appointed
Dave Kammeran and Fred Closuit as
such committee.
The following bills were allowed in
full:
Patrick & Mahoney $500 repairing
engine pump.
MI Bersley $61.53 timber for plat
form piers.
Clapp & Jones $26.25 engine repairs.
John Schnably $l.O8 posts for bridge.
G. E. Pariseau $19. A sundries.
w L. Wood & Co, SO cts bottle of ink
foR council room.
John Parrish $500 plank for sidewalk.
Bill of r. Parrish & Bro, S67.7 sund-
ries, was on motion allowed at $6635.
On motion $40 was paid toward build
ing water tank at the base of Spafford' s
hill, for the accommodation of the public.
On motion John Codding was allowed
S100, T. Frechett 1926 and James
Canning S1.OO for street work.
The following persons were allowed
$1.00 each for services rendered at
the Slattery fire: John Lena, NJ. Nc
Raith, H. Able, Ed Huban, w. Beadle,
P. Slattery, ". Gray, Ed. Morrill,, J.
Baker and w. Smith.
On motion T. Alexander was allowed
$500 for hauling engine, D. Morrill,
S1O0 hauling coal, Jack Clear and Mr..
Roberts $3.50 each for extinguishing fire
next day.
The Mayor appointed the following
named persons as Inspectors and clerks
OF election for the ensuing year.
1st. Ward. INSPECTORS II.
Brown, David Lutz, Jr., D. P. Morrill,
Clerks-D. CASTILLO, J. L. Cotey,
2nd Ward. w. Hodges, J. D. La
Breche, John Henry. Clerks-D E.
Carey, s. Brazeau.
3rd Ward,-M. c. Woodwork, Jas.
McCarty, L T. Mosher Clerks B. F.
Runyan, S. /. Demarais.
On motion permission was granted
Aleck Bezaillon to erect and operate a
Tobogan slide just south of Woods drug
store, reserving the right to abate it, in
case it proves a nuisance.
On motion it was ordered. that the up
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
County Omcers.
Doru-Be1ant.

Word reached this city Saturday that
Miss Cora Belant former resident OF
this city, and Mr.. Gay Dorm, Of Merrill, ,
were married in that city Friday even
ing at s o'clock. This was quite sur
prise to Miss Cora's many friends in
this city. The WooD COUNTY REPoRTER
Joins her hosts of friends here in
wishing them long life Of peace, happi-
ness and prosperity. We append the
following taken from the Lincoln
County Advocate: Last night at eight
O'Clock, Gay Dorm. and Miss Cora Belant
were married at the residence OF H. @,
Hetzel, by The}. Compton,, iustic8 OF
the peace. Tin groom was born IN
Pennsylvania, but came to Merrill when
a small boy and commenced life as the
1Sdevil' in The Advocate Office. Six
years ago he entered the News office,
where he now occupies the position of
job printer The bride passed the first
years of her life in Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin, and since her residence
among us has added every acquaintance
TO her list of friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
Funeral Ceremony of John Lutz.

The services took place in Opera
Hall Friday afternoon at o'clock
Rev. Loomis officiating. The hall
was filled with friends and relatives
of deceased, large number com
ing from our sister city, Stevens
Point. Rev. Loomis delivered an
able and very appropriate sermon,
which brought consolation and
peace to the large number of
mourners who were greatly at
tached to this young man. 1t was
eloquent, encouraging and full of
the gospel of Christ. Death, he
stated, was often brought into a
family or community, TO cause
people to stop and mediate upon
their spiritual condition. The
anthems furnished by the Congl
Church choir were ably rendered.
A procession of sixty-hve teams
followed the remains to Forest
Hill Cemetery, where they were
placed in their last resting
place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

Mr.. Edward Lynch was in Necedah
the past week and traded some land to
Mr. Wheelihan for his mare known as
"Nettie'. Consideration $780, The
Necedah Republican speaks as follows,
about Mr.. Lynch's visit to that village
Mr. Edward Lynch, of Grand Rapids,
was the guest of Mr.. Wheelihan on
Monday, being his first visit to Necedah
since the days of the old stage coach.
He honored the Republican office with
brief call, renewing an acquaintance
with the editor that had its beginning
in boyhood days down in Marquette
county. Mr.. Lynch was for several
years Supt. Of schools for Wood county,
but retired from the office last year in
order to give his entire attention to
private business affairs, in which he has
been very successful. He was surprised
at the growth Of the village and remark
ed upon the excellence of our schools,
which he paid visit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

An interesting ceremony was in pro-
gress Saturday at East Delavan-the
dedication Of the first Mormon church
in Wisconsin. The building is of wood
a small, unpretentions structure that
cost about $1,000 or 81 200, but therein
the faith Of Joseph Smith and of Brig
ham Young will be preached as fervent-
ly and as devotedly as it was at Nauyoo
in the early days or at Salt Lake City in
later days, except that the believers do
not follow the polygamous doctrines of
the church of Utah.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
The | Fair Corner
Cracking, Smashing and
PuIVeIiziRg Prices.


Hosting, Raising and Bouncing
the Standard Quality on goods.
Specimen bargains on few items
of Fall and Winter goods.
An ideal line of Ladies and
Gents handkerchiefs of all descrip-
tons for 5 and 10 cents.
Merrimack Prints the old relia-
bic only 6 cents.
Two Pair mems wool socks go.
Single pair IS cents.
An endless variety of Ties and
Scarfs at half our neighbors prices
from 25c up.
A big line of suspenders real
value for IS and s. cents.
All wool Yack Lace, over four
inchesMide, in all colors worth 50
cents per yrd, we are selling at I5c
Heavy wool Mackinaw Tuted
mitts per pair 4oc.
Our Gem Lace pins, a big drive.
less than SOC on the dollar from
I5c up.
Canada Grey Heavy men shirts
and drawers, the best ever sold for
50 cents.
Ladies fine white vests and pants
a perfect beauty for 50 cents.
First-class unlaundried white
dress shirts, big drive for soc.
An endless variety Of silk hand
kerchiefs from 25c up.
Muflers of all descriptions, big
bargains from soc up.
We have the best Canton flannel
in Wood county for Ioc.
Good fur Cap, real gem, for 81
Good white double blankets for
this cold climate at our place from
SE25 up.
Good heavy Rariton Beaver
overcoat for $500
A splendid black diagonal heavy
Ladies New Market Astrakhan,
trimmed the best, ever sold for S..
On our clothing we'll save you
money and give you wear.
We sell the best of rubbers and
overshoes as low as you can buy
inferior goods.
We carry by far the best and
cheapest line of Dress Goods and
Groceries, and that means money
saved for you, by trading with the
reliable, FAIR CORNER, of
7. c. ST. AMOUR'S,
Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

stairs in the engine house be partioned
off and fixed up for the engineers use,
and that the meetings of the common
council hereafter be held down stairs
The Mayor appointed Alderman Schra-
der as committee OF one to act in
conjunction with the engineer, to see
that the work is done.
There being no further business before
the council they adjourned
A. L. FoNTAINE, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
yesper Locals.

Sam Smith returned On Monday from
Michigan.
The weather for the past few days
has been more like August or Septem-
Der than November.
Dances have been the rage for the
past three or four nights. 1t don't cost as
much to get up dance in small place
like this as in city. All that is nee
cessary TO insure good time, is a
mouth organ and some one to scratch
the bald headed end of broom on the
floor Gas a substitute for base vioO two
or three kegs of beer and as many
girls-and away they so heel and toe
until the small hours of the morning.
These dances, stray dogs running at
large in search of food, and numerous
Tom Cats out on aseranade, make times
lively by night as well as by day.
Mr.. c. F. Kelloggs, father, mother
and brother made him short visit
during the for part of last week.
George weatherly and wife have re-
moved to camp No. 8, where they
intend to rusticate for the winter.
Ell. Sherry & Co., are filling up their
camps with men and provisions prepar-
atory to the winters campaign.
Heber Lord lost valuable PURP, on
Saturday night. Some scamp coaxed
him away. Any person giving valuable
information as to his whereabouts will be
slightly rewarded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

Mr.. 7. D. Stone, of Ripon, superin-
tendent Of construction of the Wiscon-
sin Telephone Company was in the
city Friday last. In company with Mr.
G.. II. Slocum he called at this office and
delivered a toll line message ticket OF
So. Monday morning we called at the
central Office and had talk with Mr.
Mclaughlin, Editor of the Stevens
Point Journal. We could hear him
plainly and recognized his voice. This
line viii prove a great convenience tc
the sc neral public.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
NoV3w4

WANTED.-Agents in every town and village
to sell our NEW % CHRISTMAS Books, selling from
80 cts. to $3.50. One woman with family Writes
that she averaged 500 a day last year and work
ed from September until Christmas One made
S125 in six weeks who never canYassed before
One agent sold 80 the first week in a village of
only 200. Send for circulars if you can only
canvass your school district. You can make
from S25 to $500 before Christmas. CAssELL Co
40 Dearbon st. Chicago, III. nov3W4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
Nov3w3
In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
WooD COUNTY

WooD COUNTY. COUNTY COURT
In the matter of the last VIII and Testament
of Hannah J. Harmon, deceased.
WHEREAS, An instrument, in writing, pur-
porting to be the last viii and testament OF
Hannah J. Harmon, deceased, late Of the city Of
Pittsville in said Wood County has been fled in
this office:
AND WHEREAS, Application has been made by
Edward 7. Harmon praying that the same be
proven and admitted 70 probate, according to
the laws of this state, and that letters testament
tary be granted, according to laws
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be heard
before me at the probate Office. in the city OF
Grand Rapids in said County, on the 29th day OF
November, A. D. 1887, at 10 O'Clock, A. H., the
same being a special term of said court.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED That notice of
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given to all persons interested,
by publishing q copy Of this order for three
weeks successfully, in the WoodCounty Repor-
ter, news paper printed in said county, pre-
yiOus to said hearing.
Dated, October 28th, 1887,
By the Court,
GEO. L, WILLIAMS, County Judge.
Nov3w4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

Wood Counr

Wood County
City of Grand Rapids, In Police Justice
Court
To Chas. w. McMasters-You are hereby
notified that a warrant Of attachment has been
issued against you, and your property attached
to satisfy the demand of A. g. Carey, amounting
to fifteen dollars; now.unless you shall appear
before NJ C. Woodwork, police justice in and
for said city, in said county, at his office in said
city of Grand Rapids, on the 18th day OF Nov
ember A. D. 1887 at 2 o clock in the afternoon,
Judgment will be rendered against you, and
your property sold to pay the debt.
Dated this Sd day of November, A. D. 1887.
A. G. CAREY, Plaintiff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

soThe Tomahawk" is the title of a
new paper just started in the place of
that name, above Merrill. Its a seven
column folio, well edited, nicely printed
and well made up. It's a credit to the
new town. May its existance never
fade is the wish of the WOOD COUNTY
r EPORTER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
Nov3W4
Taken NIP.

thin horns. She has spotted red and white
TAIL white line on her breast and belly, and
spotted on the hips. She came into my enclos-
is requested to prove property, pay xpenses and
take the same away.
LEANDER BLAIR,
NOV3W4 Town of Saratoga.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
Taken ND.

A. two year old heifer, with red and white
spots, came into my enclosure in the town of
New Rome in Adams county about the 18th of
October. The owner is requested to prove
property, pay charges and take the same away.
WILLIAM WHITTERs
New Rome, Adams Co., Wis,
NOv3W4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

Miss Ella Stephenson, was married to
VIM. H. George, of Red Jacket, Mich,
last Wednesday the End inst. Miss Ella
was Hon. Isaac Stephenson's oldest IN
married daughter, and is a lovely girl.
While at the Wisconsin Editorial Con
vention there two years ago, we had
occasion to meet with this young lady a
great deal and found her very sensible,
accomplished and pleasant May this
young man prove toabe deserving of the
prize he has won
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

S. A. Spafford was instrumental in
replacing the old water tank at the base
of the hill near his residence, with a
new one. Its much larger and great
improvement over the old one. Now
you may water your horse as you pass
by. There should be just such a tank
at the base of each hill in the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

Editor Wheelock, of Medford, a
brother Of the cashier J. III. Wheelock
of the bank that closed its doors, speaks
as follows about the matter: AS the
editor of this paper is brother Of the
Cashier J. H. Wheelock, and as his
sympathies are naturally with the bank
it is expected that he Will be biased in
his judgment. That being the case we
will endeayor to curb over indigna-
ton at what we consider unjust treat
ment and give only such informa ton as
facts viii warrant. Perkins and Ken
nedy, the gentlemen who precipitated
the crisis, shall have fair treatment in
the paper, but we demand for the bank
and the Cashier the same fair treatment
that is accorded by us to others, We
shall take particular pains to run down
lies and expose them, and parties who
are now trying to make capital out of
this misfortune viii do well to remem-
Der that the exact truth in regard to the
attachment will be published as soon as
we can get it, and that those who are
nov biting off more than they can chew
will be compelled to acknowledge the
corn"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
LEGAL-S.
Taken Up.

A two year old heifer, black with white legs
and white spots on her hip. Came into my en-
closure October 26th. The owner is requested
to prove property, pay charges and take same
away. FRANK KRUGER,
nov3w4 Town of Grand Rapids, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

Mr.. G. J. Brazee of Merrill, will visit
this city on Thursday and Friday of this
week to arrange for class in vocal
music Mr.. Brazee teaches Prof.
Leslies system taking the elementary,
intermediate and advanced work.
Terms for course of 20 lessons 50. so
inclucing book worth IS cts. He will
meet all interested for conference and
arrangements at the parlors of the
Cong'l church on Friday evening of
this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

watch the great display in its season,
of christmas goods and wedding pre-
sents, at Au Bon Marche.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

The anarchist and his bomb will be
the ruination of this country, if those
who are in charge of the execution of
our laws are not more prompt and
severe. It's ridiculous to read the daily
papers and find the sympathy these
anarchists have in the hearts of our
people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

Thirty set Of road sleds in course of
construction at j. T. Moore's shop,
Centralia. W.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10
Telephone the Latest.

The telephone line is. in working
order between this city and Stevens
Point. we had a talk with the Journal
Office something as follows:
GRAND RAPIDS.
Hellol
Slocum are you there?
You bet.
Connect me with Stevens Point. All
right.
STEVENS POINT.
Hello! Sis, are you there? Yes.
Give me the Journal Office All right
go head.
Hello! McGoughlin, where is your
homely partner? He is out scratching
for locals. Business good? Yes. This
telephone connection between the
leading cities is fine. Yes. Elegant
When you want to borrow an office
towl, a roller, pie, leads, furniture, &C.,
just wake Slocum up in this city by
telephone, and they viii be forthcoming.
This is about the conversation we carri-
ed on with Mr.. McGouglin, Editor of
the Stevens Point Journal last Monday
morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

Subscribe for the REPORTER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

Apples at c. E. Pariseau's
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-11-10

No ssThe Great Success" Morgans own
Al make, So Ladies Shoe, BY mail, Is cents
When ordering samples of Dress Goods state
as near as possible color and price wanted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-04
CAPT. WILLIAMS TO BE TRIED.
Serious Charges Agaln>t the New York
Police Official.

New YORK, June 3.
Mayor Hewltt's 1ht on the famous Police
Captain Williams gets lively. Today were
drawn up charges of general inefficiency and
neglect of duty, 18th specifications of a seri-
Gus nature. He will be tried next week
The gravamen of the charges lies in sffida-
Wits presented at police headquarters against
the captain by Frank Moss, counsel, and
Jules Chstelsn member OF the Owners and
Business mems Society, which are
said to be ample in detail, and broad
in scope of accusation, and in sup
Elementary and distinct affidavits brought to
the central Office today by DR.. Howard Cros-
by, who comes into the prosecution as presi-
dent of the Society for the Suppression of
Crime.
Access to these documents is denied. The
charges, however, are admitted to be OF a
nature that compels trial, and several per-
sons who pretend to have a knowledge of
the contents of the sffidavits say that the trial
will be childs play. Capt. Williams conferr-
ed at length today with the police commits
sioners, Supt. Murray and Inspector Steers.
1t is understood that the amounts of the pay
ments bv the keepers of the concert halls
now closed by Mayor Hewitt are susceptible
of proef. The mayor and DR.. Crosby have
laid themselves out for a conclusive job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-04
IVY DAY.
The BOwdOin College Class OF 'Ss OBJ.
serve the Day at brunswick.

BRUNSWICK, June 3.
Class of 'S8. Bowdoin College, observed
Ivy Day today. There was large attend
ance. In the forenoon the Bowdoins defeat.
ed the Tufts College base ball team, IA to 7
At P. M. the class exercises were held in
Memorial Hall, consisting of prayer by p.
F. Marston; Grafton by G. F. Cary, and
poem by A. w. Folsom. The following pre-
sentations were made: Bashful man, Hill !;
chinner, Bartlett; witty man, Williamson !;
pedestrian, Smithwyck; twin babies, Card
and ingalls,; truthful man, Woodman; hand
some man, Doolittle; popular man, Cooling
After this came the ivy planting The ex-
ercises closed with an Ivy hop in the even
ing. 1t was very elaborate affair. Music
was furns he'd by the Germania orchestra of
Boston.